The Veteran's right knee instability and arthritis have been rated, but the issue of a higher rating for instability prior to January 6, 2017 is being remanded. A separate 20 percent rating has been granted for pain, locking, and effusion into the joint from August 5, 2006 to January 6, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right knee instability was found to be moderate or mild in nature, not severe enough to warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code (DC) 5257. The episodes of pain, locking, and effusion into the joint have been rated as 20 percent since August 5, 2006.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Instability, Partial Meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2018
- Citation
- 18145533
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities have been rated and denied for increased ratings, with some conditions receiving specific disability ratings. The Veteran is granted a 60% rating for her total right knee replacement from September 4, 2015 onwards, but the other claims are denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of representation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted a separate rating of 30 percent for right knee instability, but has remanded the issue of an increased rating for right knee disability due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to consider the effects of pain medication.
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